Disclosure of HIV status: experiences and perceptions of persons living with HIV/AIDS and nurses involved in their care in Africa.

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Published in Qual Health Res on March 01, 2008

Authors

Minrie Greeff1, Rene Phetlhu, Lucia N Makoae, Priscilla S Dlamini, William L Holzemer, Joanne R Naidoo, Thecla W Kohi, Leana R Uys, Maureen L Chirwa

Author Affiliations

1: School of Nursing Science, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Minrie.Greeff@nwu.ac.za

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